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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.81, 231.64 and 112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.81, 231.64 and 112.53 is: 155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.81 : 231.64 = 112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.81/231.64 = 112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.81x = 231.64 × 112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.81x = 26,065.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,065.29/167.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.33

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